Love Removal Machine

The Cult

About Love Removal Machine

"Love Removal Machine" is a song recorded by the British rock band The Cult. It was the first single to be released from the group's 1987 album Electric. First recorded during a radio session, it had a different arrangement when it was recorded for the band's third album, Peace. When that album was scrapped, it was re-recorded for the replacement album, Electric. An extended remix was also created and released on a 12" single. The song was named the 74th best hard rock song of all time by VH1.  


Year:
1996
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Fell to the red room
Because she was there, oh
A scarlet woman
She got me in fear, yeah, yeah, yeah

She said do all those things that you do to me
You know what I mean, boy
Do all those things that you do to me yeah

Love remover love remover machine
You little soul shaker love remover machine

Baby baby baby baby baby I fell from the sky
Yesterday you blew my mind oh yeah
Having trouble with my direction
Upside down psychotic reaction

Love removal love removal machine
You little soul shaker love removal machine
You little love removal machine
You little fun removal love removal machine

Love removal love removal machine
You little fun remover fun removal machine
You little love removal machine
You little soul shaker love removal machine

Look out here she comes
Look out here she comes
I said, look out here she comes
Look out here she comes, ya ya

Shake it don't break it baby
Shake it don't break it baby
Shake it don't break it baby
Shake it don't break it

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The Cult

The Cult are a British rock band formed in 1983. They gained a dedicated following in Britain in the mid 1980s as a post-punk band with singles such as "She Sells Sanctuary", before breaking mainstream in the United States in the late 1980s as a hard rock band with singles such as "Love Removal Machine" and "Fire Woman". The band fuse a "heavy metal revivalist" sound with the "pseudo-mysticism ... of The Doors [and] the guitar-orchestrations of Led Zeppelin ... while adding touches of post-punk goth rock". Since their earliest form in Bradford during 1981, the band have had various line-ups; the longest-serving members are vocalist Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, the band's two songwriters. more »

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Written by: IAN ROBERT ASTBURY, WILLIAM HENRY DUFFY

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10 facts about this song

Creation & Production
"Love Removal Machine" was written by The Cult members Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy. This song was one of their first major efforts towards a cleaner, hard rock sound.
Album Detail
It was featured on The Cult's third studio album, "Electric," released in 1987. Interestingly, this album marked a shift away from the band's earlier gothic rock sound.
Original Producer
The original version of this song was produced by none other than Rick Rubin, who is known for his work with heavyweights like Beastie Boys, Run DMC, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Inspiration
The song was allegedly inspired by a line from a conversation that lead singer Ian Astbury had with none other than 'The Doors' member Billy Morrison.
Symbolism
The 'Love Removal Machine' in the song is a metaphor most likely referring to materialism and commerciality in society, comparing them to a machine that removes love and humanity.
Chart Performance
The song was one of The Cult's biggest hits, peaking at no 18 on the UK Singles Chart. It also did well in America, reaching no 9 on the Billboard Album Rock Track chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Love Removal Machine" was aired on MTV and is often credited with helping to boost the song's popularity in the United States.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists, reflecting its enduring popularity. Notable covers include versions by Wildhearts and The Mission UK.
Live Performances
“Love Removal Machine” has been performed at nearly every live show since its inception, making it one of the band’s staple tracks and a fan favorite.
Reissues and Re-recordings
This song has been reissued and re-recorded several times over the years. In 2009, a new version was recorded for Guitar Hero: Van Halen.

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